US Bridges

Road 80 over Cross Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.6 MI S of Ave 360 · Structure no. 46C0159

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 80 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 80 over Cross Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,562 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 80
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Ave 360
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43599, -119.39461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (1971)
Projected traffic5,562 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 80 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Road 80 over Cross Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 80 over Cross Creek carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 80 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Road 80 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.